Coping With Stressors

Students of Concern

Concerned about someone? Tell us!

People acting unsafely may be showing signs that they need help. That is where the
Students of Concern Committee (SOC) may be the right place to turn.

If you are unsure about bringing a person to the attention of the SOC Committee, contact
the case manager at 607-777-2804 or e-mail dos@binghamton.edu for more information. Some indicators of a person in need of assistance include:

personality changes

changes in behavior

lack of engagement

aggression

Just because someone consults with the case manager, does not mean the "student of
concern's" situation is automatically brought to SOC.

The Students of Concern (SOC) Committee can:

Help to coordinate the university response to students who demonstrate violence, threats
to self or others, or are significantly disruptive students

Develop action plans intended to support student and community safety, prevent violence,
support student development, and maintain a campus environment conducive to learning.

Consult with faculty, staff and students involved in or affected by student's behavior,
and other individuals as appropriate.

The SOC Committee's goal is to foster early identification of concerns about students.
Early review of problematic situations can reduce the impact to a student and/or their
classroom, social or living environment.

To speak with a member of the Students of Concern Committee, contact us at 607-777-2804
or dos@binghamton.edu.

Residence Life – detection of new cases, management of cases on campus.

Dean of Students/Student Life – interpreting student conduct and other policies.

Mental Health Consultant (HS/UCC)

Graduate and Professional Schools representative(s)

Office of Student Conduct

Services for Students with Disabilities

Human Resources

Specialty member (on case by case basis, by invite only)

Confidentiality

Case management is not psycho-therapy. The rules that apply to health and counseling
situations are not the same as they are in the Office of the Dean of Students. Only
those with a need-to-know will be brought into the circle of information.

For effective coordination of services, the case manager may ask you to sign a release
of information.

FAQs

Why would I contact the case manager in the Office of the Dean of Students?

You might contact the case manager because you are or know a student who is:

behaving in a way that concerns you

experiencing difficulty beyond his/her ability to cope

missing

experiencing a family emergency or death of a family member

How is case management different from working with the University Counseling Center?

The University Counseling Center provides ongoing therapy, skill building, and consultation.
While there is some overlap in consultation services, case management helps with short-term
planning.

How does a case manager help?

Case managers help students cope with complex situations. One way a case manager helps
students is by helping them identify what is important, and then map out plans of
action based upon their strengths, needs and goals. Sometimes, case managers help
students connect with other service providers if necessary.